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Buffalo Bills Regular Season Schedule
Dates and kickoff times display in Eastern Time. Games marked TBD follow the late season scheduling process, and selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under league policy.
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| Week | Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff | Local TV | Ticket Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | at Houston Texans | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 2 | Thu, Sep 17 | vs Detroit Lions | Highmark Stadium | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video | $$$ Marquee |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | Highmark Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs New England Patriots | Highmark Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 5 | Mon, Oct 12 | at Los Angeles Rams | SoFi Stadium | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN/ABC | $$$ Marquee |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | at Las Vegas Raiders | Allegiant Stadium | 4:25 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
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| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Baltimore Ravens | Highmark Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 9 | Mon, Nov 9 | at Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN/ABC | $$$ Marquee |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | at New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | vs Miami Dolphins | Highmark Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 12 | Thu, Nov 26 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | Highmark Stadium | 8:20 PM ET | NBC | $$$ Marquee |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | at New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | 4:25 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | at Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | 8:20 PM ET | NBC | $$$ Marquee |
| 15 | Sat, Dec 19 | vs Chicago Bears | Highmark Stadium | 8:20 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 16 | Fri, Dec 25 | at Denver Broncos | Empower Field at Mile High | 4:30 PM ET | Netflix | $ Value |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | at Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 18 | TBD | vs New York Jets | Highmark Stadium | TBD | TBD | $$ Standard |
When is the Buffalo Bills bye week in 2026?
The Buffalo Bills have their scheduled bye week in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL regular season.
How many home games do the Buffalo Bills play in 2026?
The Buffalo Bills play 8 home games at Highmark Stadium, 9 road games during the 17-game 2026 regular season.
Where do the Buffalo Bills play their home games?
The Buffalo Bills play their home matchups at Highmark Stadium. Detailed seating information, gate hours, and parking tips are covered in our venue guide.
What TV channels broadcast Buffalo Bills games in 2026?
Buffalo Bills games are broadcast across major NFL partner networks including CBS, Prime Video, FOX, ESPN/ABC, NBC, Netflix, TBD.
Can Buffalo Bills game times or dates change?
Yes. Sunday games can be moved into Sunday Night, Monday Night, or Thursday Night windows under the NFL flexible scheduling policy. Final Week 18 dates and times are set following Week 17.
Season Breakdown and Key Matchups
The Buffalo Bills play 17 regular season games with their scheduled bye week in Week 7. The season opens at Houston Texans and concludes vs New York Jets.
This schedule tracker includes 16 matchups with officially confirmed kickoff windows. Any remaining listings marked TBD follow late season selection policies set by the league.
Opening Matchups
- Week 1: at Houston Texans
- Week 2: vs Detroit Lions
- Week 3: vs Los Angeles Chargers
Broadcast and Travel Notes
- Kickoff times on this schedule display in Eastern Time for consistent planning across all venues.
- Selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under NFL policies, and Week 18 details are announced following Week 17.
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Schedule context verified against official 2026 NFL league data.
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